Smith and Carey lead Australia to big win, eye series sweep
Smith and Carey’s match-winning centuries put Australia in command, as Khawaja took aim at critics after the memorable Sri Lanka game.
Feb 13, 2025
Australia is on track for a clean sweep in Sri Lanka after a strong day two in the second Test in Galle. Steve Smith and Alex Carey built a great partnership. Australia finished at 330-3, beating Sri Lanka’s first-innings score of 257. Smith scored 120 not out and Carey made 139 not out. Together, they added 239 runs, giving Australia control of the game.
After Australia struggled at 2-37, Smith led the comeback. His 36th Test century, full of strong cover drives and even a reverse sweep, showed his skill despite a tough pitch. Smith also passed Ricky Ponting to become Australia’s top run-scorer in Asia.
Carey moved up to No. 5 because Josh Inglis got injured. In his second Test century, he showed powerful sweep shots, including a famous reverse lap. This earned him a solid place in the team.
Khawaja hits back at critics, celebrates Australia’s historic sweep
Usman Khawaja is having a great comeback in his career. He scored 295 runs in three innings, including a great double-century in the first Test. After the win, Khawaja shared a celebratory photo on Instagram. In a playful post, he took a jab at his critics: ‘Haters will always hate. But for now, we have it all’.